11.01.2011

while reading a favorite blog of mine, vintage vixen, one of vix's readers challenged her to post an entire outfit for under 5 pounds and she did so w/o hesitation. you can see vix's outfit HERE. there is so much to love about vix. besides being a vegetarian, her inspiring personal style and committment to it is a joy to read about. she lives a very frugal but very full and fun life in jolly old england. i am so jealous of her seamstress skills because she can whip up an outfit out of an old curtain panel in a couple of hours. you must go visit her and say hello. it will make your day - i promise.

so on to my challenge. i decided to see if i could put an outfit together for under $10 and i was quite surprised that i had quite a few options. so for the next few days that's what i'll be doing, posting my cheapest of cheapest outfits! aren't you excited?

up first is an outfit that proves that you can find really great classic clothing at yardsales and thriftshops.

That isone classically beautiful outfit...on one stunning lady (no old bag, how could you dare tease yourself like that?!). Whilst I couldn't match your thrifting prowess, I am proud of my eBay purchases and now really don't want much. Not when I need furniture, appliances, and a new garden overhaul!

I'm so flattered! Thanks for the mention, Janet.You look absolutely stunning, such a classy and elegant outfit for less than the price of a takeaway.I can't wait to see what else you come up with for $10 xxx

I LOVE this outfit, Janet. You look fabulous - very hip and chic. You have a wonderful eye for fashion and what look good together. Looking forward to your other outfits in the $10 and under range. Inspiring.

Amazing!! And your hair looks shorter and oh so sassy! Did you get a haircut recently? LOVE IT!!!! Outfits under 10$ --that's a really great idea---interesting and challenging--and so good for the planet. Recycling at its best.-Suzanne in Illinois

Totally fab Janet! You have a fantastic figure. If I was putting together a $10 dollar outfit the rest of you would have to shield your little eyes with blindfolds, because where I live I'd be lucky to get a pair of ankle socks for that sum!(I'll spare you the photo!)

Madeline and I read your post togther today and both LOVED it! You look fabulous and to think that you put that look together for under $10 bucks...priceless!! And we laughed at the old bag joke...so cute. Can't wait to see what you come up with the next few days. BTW, I've been thrifting a lot lately and still can't seem to come up with any wardrobe finds...I'm so jealous!

Hi there......following you from Vintage Vix......what a elgant outfit you put together! I am always amazed at the prices other bloggers manage to get! I never come close to these type of prices where I live.

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hi, i'm janet and i write this mediocre blog. i do try to live as simply and as stylishly as i can in this small cottage that was built in 1890 for the gardening staff of a large estate. i love vegan cooking, gardening, jack white and herringbone jackets.